gender neutral
John
God is gracious
About John
John demonstrates extraordinary courage in its simplicity when chosen for a daughter. The unexpected application of this traditionally masculine name creates a powerful statement about individuality and strength.
This bold choice provides your daughter with a name that commands respect across environments through its historic weight.
John for a girl represents the perfect fusion of tradition and boundary-breaking innovation.
Popularity of the Name John
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #229 |
| 1881 | #313 |
| 1882 | #278 |
| 1883 | #279 |
| 1884 | #309 |
| 1885 | #297 |
| 1886 | #300 |
| 1887 | #286 |
| 1888 | #333 |
| 1889 | #346 |
| 1890 | #344 |
| 1891 | #379 |
| 1892 | #363 |
| 1893 | #343 |
| 1894 | #362 |
| 1895 | #360 |
| 1896 | #408 |
| 1897 | #433 |
| 1898 | #416 |
| 1899 | #462 |
| 1900 | #502 |
| 1901 | #485 |
| 1902 | #521 |
| 1903 | #499 |
| 1904 | #524 |
| 1905 | #521 |
| 1906 | #531 |
| 1907 | #445 |
| 1908 | #475 |
| 1909 | #461 |
| 1910 | #422 |
| 1911 | #505 |
| 1912 | #446 |
| 1913 | #449 |
| 1914 | #408 |
| 1915 | #430 |
| 1916 | #411 |
| 1917 | #397 |
| 1918 | #419 |
| 1919 | #370 |
| 1920 | #395 |
| 1921 | #401 |
| 1922 | #385 |
| 1923 | #362 |
| 1924 | #347 |
| 1925 | #355 |
| 1926 | #339 |
| 1927 | #318 |
| 1928 | #323 |
| 1929 | #321 |
| 1930 | #327 |
| 1931 | #356 |
| 1932 | #374 |
| 1933 | #430 |
| 1934 | #408 |
| 1935 | #449 |
| 1936 | #446 |
| 1937 | #445 |
| 1938 | #457 |
| 1939 | #445 |
| 1940 | #463 |
| 1941 | #472 |
| 1942 | #475 |
| 1943 | #490 |
| 1944 | #540 |
| 1945 | #520 |
| 1946 | #548 |
| 1947 | #600 |
| 1948 | #604 |
| 1949 | #587 |
| 1950 | #637 |
| 1951 | #603 |
| 1952 | #629 |
| 1953 | #712 |
| 1954 | #689 |
| 1955 | #689 |
| 1956 | #637 |
| 1957 | #655 |
| 1958 | #691 |
| 1959 | #664 |
| 1960 | #646 |
| 1961 | #618 |
| 1962 | #585 |
| 1963 | #628 |
| 1964 | #621 |
| 1965 | #614 |
| 1966 | #565 |
| 1967 | #554 |
| 1968 | #558 |
| 1969 | #583 |
| 1970 | #601 |
| 1971 | #621 |
| 1972 | #668 |
| 1973 | #654 |
| 1974 | #615 |
| 1975 | #658 |
| 1976 | #703 |
| 1977 | #712 |
| 1978 | #712 |
| 1979 | #697 |
| 1980 | #689 |
| 1981 | #816 |
| 1982 | #730 |
| 1983 | #649 |
| 1984 | #700 |
| 1985 | #744 |
| 1986 | #774 |
| 1987 | #863 |
| 1988 | #989 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name John
Names Similar to John
Nicknames for John
- Jo
- Johnnie
- Johnny
- Jay
